Description
Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce is a quick and satisfying dinner made with seasoned ground turkey, colorful toppings, and a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Ground Turkey:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Toppings (Optional):
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado slices
- Shredded cabbage
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix all Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 mins.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in seasonings, soy sauce, sriracha, broth, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, add to skillet, and stir until thickened.
- Build bowls with rice, turkey, toppings, and drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spice by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep sauce and toppings ahead to save time.
- Great for lunch meal prep—store components separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes